Valletta weather in January (Malta, Malta)

What does the weather outlook for Valletta look like in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Valletta usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Valletta in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 167 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Valletta. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and March tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Valletta climate page with graphs.

 

Valletta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 167 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in Malta in January

Find out more about the weather in Malta and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Valletta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Valletta.

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